Notícias de criptomoedas

On-chain data shows the Worldcoin team transferred $3.1 million in WLD to Coinbase.

Onchain Lens reported that the Worldcoin team moved 13.18 million WLD tokens, worth about $3.09 million, to Coinbase. Such transfers to a centralized exchange are commonly seen as preparation for liquidating holdings. The team has not issued a public statement about the transaction. Worldcoin, co‑founded by Sam Altman, combines a digital identity system with its native cryptocurrency. The project faces regulatory scrutiny over its iris‑scanning technology and data practices. Since launch, WLD’s price has been volatile, reacting to both market sentiment and news about development and compliance. Large on‑chain deposits are often interpreted as bearish, as they increase sellable supply on the market. If the team decides to sell, it could add pressure to an already sensitive price environment. However, the tokens might also be intended for liquidity provision or operational costs. Investors are advised to monitor whale activity and consider broader fundamentals when assessing risk.

Altcoin Season Index rises to 35, suggesting a shift in market momentum.

The Altcoin Season Index tracks the 90-day performance of the top 100 cryptocurrencies relative to Bitcoin. The recent reading has risen to 35, suggesting a slight shift in market momentum. Historically, a reading below 25% indicates Bitcoin dominance, while 75% marks an altcoin season. The current score remains heavily biased towards Bitcoin. This index functions as a key barometer of investor risk appetite and capital flow. A rising index signals that funds are beginning to move beyond Bitcoin into more volatile altcoin assets. While the upward trend suggests renewed interest, it is far from signaling a full market rotation. Traders monitor this for signs of broader capital movement. The minor uptick to 35 is a noteworthy, but not definitive, data point. Experts caution that confirmation requires sustained movement above 40 or 50. Investors should treat the index as a sentiment guide rather than a sole investment indicator. Continued monitoring is advised for clear signs of a sustained shift in market leadership.

The Ondo Project's multisig wallet has transferred $98.4 million in ONDO to exchanges, prompting worries about possible selling.

The Ondo project multisig moved ~328 million ONDO ($98.4 M) to exchanges, mainly Coinbase, over the last two months. Transactions were regular and involved millions of tokens each. No official explanation has been given. The amount equals about 23 % of ONDO’s circulating supply and coincided with a price drop from $0.45 to $0.30. In crypto, exchange deposits are often taken as a sell signal, creating bearish pressure. Analysts link the decline partly to these moves. Large wallet activity is a key risk cue for holders and would‑be buyers. While sales may fund operations, the opaque intent adds uncertainty. Watching on‑chain data and future project statements is recommended.

BTC/USDT Spot Market Deep Dive: Interpreting Volume Heatmaps and Order Flow Delta as of May 19 UTC Midnight.

The BTC/USDT spot CVD chart at 00:00 UTC May 19 combines a volume heatmap with cumulative volume delta lines, giving a granular view of order‑book activity beyond price alone. It captures the balance of buying and selling pressure at the start of a new trading day, a period often marked by heightened volatility. Traders use it to spot early trend signals before price moves. The heatmap colors zones where large trade volumes occurred; brighter areas mark potential support or resistance as liquidity concentrates there, helping traders anticipate price reactions. These zones act as magnets that can attract price or act as barriers, influencing trade timing. The CVD plot separates buy and sell pressure by trade size: a yellow line (≈$100‑$1,000) reflects retail orders, while a brown line (≈$1‑$10 million) tracks institutional activity, with divergences signalling shifts in sentiment. By linking liquidity clusters with real‑time order flow, the chart offers a tactical edge during the volatile Asian–European session overlap, guiding entry, exit, and risk decisions based on who is driving the market. A surge in the brown line may indicate institutional accumulation, while a rising yellow line suggests retail participation.

Standard Chartered predicts $4 trillion in tokenized assets will transition onto blockchain by 2028.

Standard Chartered anticipates that decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols will increase in importance, driven by the movement of $4 trillion in tokenized assets onto the blockchain. The bank projects that stablecoins and real-world assets can significantly boost protocol activity. This expansion will occur through activities such as deposits, lending services, and improved capital efficiency. In a report published on May 18, Standard Chartered Bank issued a forecast specifically focusing on the significance of tokenized assets.

Half a billion dollars in long positions erased, yet confidence remains: Could Bitcoin’s decline be a beneficial correction?

Evaluating whether the market is undergoing a leverage purge or a fundamental structural breakdown. Price momentum stays subdued, while on‑chain indicators demonstrate strong activity, placing the market in a state of tension.

Bitcoin remains stagnant at $81,000 amid declines in ETH and SHIB.

Bitcoin slipped back to roughly $81,000, while Ethereum and Shiba Inu continued their decline, intensifying sell‑off pressure on the top coins. The token HYPE, however, showed notable resilience amid the downturn. Analysts caution that a deeper Bitcoin correction could unsettle the entire market. This report originally appeared on COINTURK NEWS under the headline “Bitcoin stalls at $81,000 as ETH and SHIB lose ground.”

The SEC is set to roll out a tokenized‑stock exemption as the DTCC aims for production trades in July.

The SEC may release a tokenized‑stock exemption this week, creating a regulated path for blockchain versions of listed equities. Issuers get three years of reduced registration, allowing tokenized equity and ETF offerings under volume limits. After that the tokens must fall under CFTC oversight or register with the SEC. DTCC will test tokenized trades in July and expand in October after a 2025 no‑action letter; Nasdaq and NYSE are building blockchain issuance and settlement rails. Hester Peirce, head of the SEC Crypto Task Force, called the rule a modest step, not a market overhaul. Citadel and the World Federation of Exchanges warn it could create loopholes and weaken investor protection, especially regarding the SEC’s T+1 settlement rule. Crypto platforms such as Kraken, Robinhood and Securitize have already logged billions in tokenized‑stock volume, and institutional holdings rose 85 % to $27 billion by April 2026. If cleared, the exemption would align blockchain tokens with securities law and speed adoption. Regulators still need guidance on settlement and cross‑jurisdiction oversight. The move signals a growing convergence of crypto infrastructure with traditional finance.

Bitcoin withstands $600 million in liquidations, experiencing only a 2.2% decline.

Bitcoin endured $600 million in liquidations while slipping only 2.2 %. The heavy sell‑off pressure was absorbed quickly, preventing a panic‑driven plunge. This stability shows the market’s ability to handle large shocks. Maintaining price above the key support level could spark renewed upward momentum. Analysts view this as a sign that a recovery may be on the horizon. The story was first published by COINTURK NEWS.

Top Altcoin Investment Choices: Hedera and Toncoin Surge as APEMARS' Premier Crypto Presale Surpasses the $470,000 Benchmark

The crypto market is heating up, with major players like Hedera and Toncoin generating significant buzz. Hedera is gaining attention through rising enterprise adoption, particularly in the insurance sector. Toncoin continues attracting interest due to its steady recovery and growing trading volume. However, investors are keenly searching for projects with massive upside potential before major exchange listings. APEMARS is rapidly gaining momentum through its structured presale launch model and scarcity mechanics. It offers early access to investors before public exchange pricing begins, providing massive potential ROI. The project features a Scheduled Burn System, which permanently removes unsold tokens at set stages, increasing supply scarcity. Long-term holders are also incentivized by the APE Yield Station staking system, promising a competitive 63% APY. Investing early in APEMARS offers substantial potential gains due to its low current Stage 21 pricing. Furthermore, the ParaWin ecosystem provides a complementary utility-driven opportunity with dynamic supply mechanisms. Overall, while Hedera and Toncoin are important, APEMARS combines strong presale momentum and significant upside potential. These factors make it a key contender for early-stage altcoin investments.

Solana Review: Price Challenges a Delicate Bounce While Bulls Hold the Mid‑$80s

A crypto fraudster received a nine-year sentence, a response attributed to the persistent status of this crime as America's fastest-growing criminal enterprise.

Ohio resident Rathnakishore Giri was sentenced to nine years in prison for a crypto investment fraud collecting over $10 million. He convinced investors by posing as a skilled Bitcoin derivative trader. Instead, he ran a classic pyramid scheme, using new funds to pay off earlier investors. Giri even maintained his fraud after confessing to wire fraud, attracting more victims through his lavish lifestyle. Giri lured investors by flaunting an expensive lifestyle, including luxury cars, private planes, and high-end rentals. Rather than investing the promised money in crypto, he diverted funds for personal spending or to cover payouts to earlier participants. This pattern of misappropriation was central to the pyramid scheme's failure. Crypto fraud remains a major nationwide issue, with scams draining billions from Americans. FBI reports indicate these elaborate schemes often originate from organized criminal groups, sometimes involving human trafficking victims. Overall cybercrime complaints increased, showing significant financial losses and victimization. Major exchanges like Binance are deploying AI security systems to mitigate losses and block scam attempts. These sophisticated scams increasingly utilize AI technology, presenting major challenges to security. Industry vigilance is crucial as criminal activity continues to evolve and grow in complexity.

Report: A fresh regulatory framework for tokenized US stocks emerges as the SEC readies an exemption release.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to issue an innovation exemption for tokenized stocks as early as this week, Bloomberg says, citing sources familiar with the matter. The exemption creates a new framework for trading tokens that

Quantum computing could pose a risk to 7 million BTC by 2032.

Up to 7 million BTC could be exposed to quantum attacks by 2032, according to a Citi report. Rapid advances in quantum computing are dramatically shortening the crypto industry’s response window. The analysis calls for urgent action to protect Bitcoin. The warning underscores the need for developers and investors to address this emerging risk promptly. Additional details appear in the full report titled “Quantum computing may threaten 7 million BTC by 2032.” The story was first published on COINTURK NEWS.

According to an analyst, the Bitcoin bull market will be confirmed once this level is recaptured.

The next bull market confirmation for Bitcoin is anticipated to emerge from its current movement. Analysts focus on the 21 WMA and 21 SMA ribbon, a moving-average structure that reliably separates major bull and bear phases. A bull market is confirmed when the 21 WMA moves above the 21 SMA. Conversely, the 21 WMA moving below the 21 SMA signals a bear market. This crossover pattern has historically proven accurate across multiple Bitcoin cycles. Bitcoin’s price is attempting to regain control above the recently established bear market confirmation. Currently, the price action remains below both the 21 WMA and 21 SMA moving averages. Key levels to monitor on the 2-week chart include the 21 WMA at approximately $81,974. Although Bitcoin briefly passed the 21 WMA recently, it has since returned to lower trading levels. The current situation shows Bitcoin pushing back into the critical bull-bear ribbon structure. This effort represents a crucial step in confirming a market reversal following the downturn. Despite the attempt to move back into the ribbon, the price is encountering resistance at the 21 WMA. Traders should observe if Bitcoin can sustain a move above the key resistance level.

Former Goldman analyst issues an abrupt warning as the lithium tycoon places a $400 million bet.

EnergyX and Compass Minerals are allocating $400 million to develop a lithium plant in Utah. A former Goldman Sachs professional describes the mismatch between AI capabilities and physical assets as the most asymmetric trade in modern history.

Tether is investing in LemFi to increase the global flow of USD₮ transfers.

Tether has invested in LemFi, enabling the USD₮ stablecoin to be used directly for international money transfers. The partnership introduces USD₮ within $USDT for faster, cheaper remittances. This development was reported by COINTURK NEWS. Millions of users in the UK, US, Canada and Europe can now send remittances using USD₮. The initiative seeks to improve financial inclusion for underserved migrant communities worldwide. Continue reading the full story on COINTURK NEWS.

Minnesota rejects crypto kiosks while approving banks to hold cryptocurrency custody.

Minnesota’s HF 3709 passed the House 130‑4 and Senate 51‑16 and was signed by Gov. Tim Walz. It becomes effective Aug 1 2026 and lets state‑chartered banks and credit unions hold Bitcoin and other digital assets. The measure gained broad bipartisan support and mirrors similar laws in Wyoming and Nebraska. Participating institutions may safeguard crypto for customers but cannot trade, invest, or lend it. They must notify the Dept. of Commerce 60 days in advance and maintain policies on risk, cybersecurity, controls, and continuity while keeping client assets separate. Third‑party custodians are allowed, yet the bank remains liable and regulators can shut unsafe services. A separate law, signed May 5, bans all cryptocurrency kiosks statewide, requiring removal by Aug 1 2026. Scams at these machines cost seniors over $900 000, with average losses of $6 700 and poor recovery rates. Minnesota joins Indiana and Tennessee as the third state to prohibit such kiosks.

Galaxy Digital, linked to Mike Novogratz, has secured a bitlicense enabling it to service hedge funds and RIAs operating in New York.

Galaxy Digital obtained a Bitlicense and a Money Transmission License from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) on May 18, allowing it to provide regulated digital‑asset services to institutional clients across New York State. The Bitlicense was granted to Galaxyone Prime NY, the subsidiary designated to serve New York customers.

XRP network activity falls 20% as liquidations plunge.

XRP network activity has fallen by 20 percent over the last three months. Furthermore, liquidation volumes for $XRP have experienced a sharp decrease of 99 percent. This information was initially reported on COINTURK NEWS.

Want to know what the CLARITY Act says about XRP? Here are the key sections to review.

Section 105 of the CLARITY Act would define digital assets as commodities, moving XRP out of SEC jurisdiction and under the CFTC. This could cement Judge Torres’s ruling that secondary‑market XRP sales are not securities into federal law. By classifying XRP as a commodity, the bill provides a stronger legal shield for the token. Section 110 obliges digital‑commodity exchanges, dealers and brokers to register for AML compliance and follow the Bank Secrecy Act. It introduces “mature blockchains,” a category that would fall under CFTC oversight; the XRP Ledger already meets this criteria. The provision formally recognizes XRP as a digital commodity, solidifying its regulatory standing. Section 401 permits banks, credit unions and financial holding companies to use digital assets for payments, custody, clearing and settlement, opening U.S. banks to Ripple’s infrastructure. Section 404 bans passive yield on stablecoins but still allows activity‑based rewards such as staking and governance, shaping how RLUSD can be offered. Together, these sections could broaden Ripple’s market access and enhance RLUSD’s utility.

Bitcoin falls to $77,000, prolonging its decline after Senate approval as yields rise

Tom Lee connects Ethereum's vulnerabilities to increasing oil prices.

Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee suggests that rising oil prices are currently pressuring Ethereum (ETH), noting an unprecedented inverse correlation. Lee observed that as oil climbed over the past six weeks, ETH consistently declined. He posits that if oil prices reverse lower, ETH is likely to recover. However, he views the current dip as short-term noise, not a structural issue. Despite the current volatility, Tom Lee remains bullish on ETH's long-term potential. He points to two key structural drivers: the tokenization of real-world assets and the advancement of agentic AI. Lee expects these fundamentals to support ETH prices, anticipating greater strength as the market progresses through 2026. Recent market action showed significant sell-offs and liquidations, particularly following geopolitical pressure. Data suggests the market has been largely flushed of bullish leverage, leading to a shift in positioning. Technical analysis points to ETH entering support zones and forming new CME gaps, which could reduce downside risk.

AVAX falls 2.3% to $9 amid increasing selling pressure.

AVAX fell by 2.3% over the last 24 hours, bringing its price down to $9.05. Most recent Avalanche network transactions were priced under 0.0001 $AVAX. The full story, titled “AVAX drops 2.3 percent to $9 as sell pressure grows,” appears on COINTURK NEWS.